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    2003 150hp carbureted 2-stroke... Timing Advance Spec?

    Doing a link and sync on this motor using the factory manual. Trying to determine the correct timing advance spec. The motor bracket tag has the following info: Model Name: 150 TXRB Approval Model Code: 6G4 Transom Height: X Serial No: 1006880 There is also a letter "Q" in the lower right...
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    Choosing an Executor of my Will?

    Trying to get my act together. Though I know my will won't be complicated, I want to put the legalities in place so my family don't have to deal with it. I'd be interested in knowing how any of you chose an executor. It seems like a thankless and time consuming task, and I'm reluctant to ask...
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    Rebuilding a spare carb to replace the one that's there

    I'll try to keep this short. Replaced one vortec engine in 2014 with a complete Merc Gen + 4.3 reman. The 4V Carter/Weber carb supplied with the engine was faulty, so I put on the old one until Merc replaced it, then I swapped them out and boxed up the old one. Recently having flooding issues...
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    The Forum Saved Me a Chunk of Change.... Again!

    I've learned a ton about DIY'ing my stuff here, and just learned another "new" thing. A week or so ago I was adjusting the choke on my 4.3's wih the 4V Merc/Weber/Carter carbs and managed to break the cover of the electric choke coil. Just a dumb move. Anyway, that coil is gasketed and pretty...
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    Irresponsibility Bordering on the Criminal...

    Wife and I occasionally watch a show called "Selling Yachts", where uber-rich people buy multi-million dollar boats because it's cool to own one. So, a guy who's never owned a boat before is trying to decide between a 60' yacht and an 87' yacht. He's torn because he wants to be able to "drive...
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    Re-Propping to Address a Specific Issue

    Just wanted to share my experience with doing a lot of research to come up with a solution to an unusual (for this forum) problem. My bost came to me with a pair of 19P Merc 'Vengeance" 3 blade stsinless props. The usual calculations showed that they're the right props for the boat. They ran...
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    Algaecide Recommendations for a Pump Sprayer or Pressure Washer

    I'm no longer capable of getting under the boat and scrubbing the green stuff off the hull. My (electric) pressure washer alone doesn't do a great job. Can anyone recommend a product that'll do most of it for me? Ideally I want to use it in a garden sprayer or pressure washer, let it sit, then...
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    Water in the Gear Lube, but it's holding pressure?

    A little stumped. I got very sick last fall. Managed to winterize the engines before I landed in the hospital, but never got to the drives (Alpha Gen 2's). When I drained the port-side drive lube yesterday I got about an ounce of milkshake, followed by lube that had some water in it... gray...
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    Speaker Volume Control "Disappeared" from my Laptop

    Toshiba Satellite C55-A running Win 8.1. The volume control on the lower right toolbar just isn't there anymore. I have the Internet Access/Signal Strength icon and the batter state of charge charge icon. I noticed it was gone yesterday but have no idea what happened to it. I've searched through...
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    One Year and 10,000 Miles in a 2015 Chevy Equinox

    I'm bored this morning so I decided to bore the rest of you, too. Gave my 2007 Mitsu Outlander to my son a year ago and bought an off-lease Equinox for myself. This is the previous model (2012-2017) Equinox, not the current one. For 2018 the car is smaller, lighter, has a shorter wheelbase and...
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    When Computerization Goes Too Far

    Took the wife's company car to Firestone early this morning for an oil change, new wiper blades and a non-working brake light. Total bill came in a little over $100. Here's the stupidity: I was there when they first opened (7 AM), and the guy behind the counter was having trouble with the...
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    Libre Office 5.3 Default File Types?

    At the suggestion of couple of people here, I'm trying to move from OpenOffice to LibreOffice. I downloaded the software and have a question... In OpenOffice, for each application (Writer, Calc, etc.) I could specify that all documents created in that application, be automatically saved as an...
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    Well, I'm Out for the Season

    Driving to NC on Friday to prepare for a 2-week ICW trip on a 42' Grand Banks http://forums.iboats.com/forum/general-boating-outdoors-activities/boating-activities-rendezvous-and-destinations/10466348-icw-trip-belhaven-nc-to-n-myrtle-beach-sc I didn't want to take a chance on storms and stuff...
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    Replaced the Battery in my Portable Jump Starter

    Have a 4 year old Stanley 500 (1000 peak) amp jump starter. I like it because it has a built-in air pump, 12v cigarette lighter-type outlet and a USB port. I noticed this year that even after a full charge, only one of the 3 led 'charge status' lights would light up. Thought about replacing it...
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    Making a 911 Call through Chevrolet MyLink ??

    Was on the highway yesterday and saw a motorcyclist acting so recklessly that I tried to call 911 using the hands-free bluetooth connection in the car. Hit the button to make a call, and when prompted for a name or number to call, I responded "9-1-1". The 'voice' didn't recognize the request...
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